Kitchen Team Associate - Flexible Schedule & Growth

Panda Restaurant Group; Santa Paula (CA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Competitive pay

Free meals while working at Panda

Health, dental, vision insurance (full

401(k) with company match

Paid time off for full-time associates

Associate discounts for many brands

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group is seeking a friendly Kitchen Team Associate to support fast-paced operations, greet guests, serve food, handle payments, and maintain a clean, safe kitchen.

No prior experience? We’ll train you. You’ll have opportunities to learn new skills, grow into leadership roles, and contribute to Panda Cares through community initiatives. Benefits include flexible schedules, competitive pay, free meals while working, and health benefits for full-time associates.

Qualifications

• Friendly and helpful team player.
• Some high school education.
• Food Handler certification may be required depending on local requirements; acquire it at own expense.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests, serve food, and handle payments at the cash register.
• Maintain cleanliness and appearance of the store.
• Follow operations standards and safety procedures to serve fresh, quality food.
• Work in a fast-paced kitchen and may fill different positions—front counter, drive-through, or kitchen—based on daily needs.
• Collaborate with team to meet daily goals in a positive environment.

Skills

Friendly and helpful team player

Operations experience

Education

Some high school education

Food Handler certification (may be required)

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group is seeking a friendly Kitchen Team Associate to support fast-paced operations, greet guests, serve food, handle payments, and maintain a clean, safe kitchen.

No prior experience? We’ll train you. You’ll have opportunities to learn new skills, grow into leadership roles, and contribute to Panda Cares through community initiatives. Benefits include flexible schedules, competitive pay, free meals while working, and health benefits for full-time associates.